Clinical nuclear medicine
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Clinical nuclear medicine · Jan 2006
Scintigraphic evaluation of intrathecal infusion systems: selection of patients for surgical or medical management.
Continuous intrathecal medication through a surgically implanted infusion system is an established method for treating intractable spasticity or pain. To determine if imaging can guide surgical or medical management in patients with suspected infusion system malfunction, we reviewed our experience in evaluating the functional status of these systems with indium-111 DTPA scintigraphy. ⋯ Indium-111 DTPA scintigraphy can differentiate between functioning and malfunctioning infusion systems, guiding appropriate medical or surgical management.